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Specimen Collection

Growth Hormone Suppression Test


Test Name
Growth Hormone Suppression Test
Test Code
GHST
Specimen Type

Serum-Gel (growth hormone) AND FLuoride Oxalate (glucose). 

RCH Collect according to Endocrine/DMU Treatment Protocol.

Minimum Volume
3 mL
Comments

RCH - This test performed as an outpatient in DMU. Please phone ext5950 for appointment and instructions. Glucose is assayed on FLOX tubes, Growth Hormone on serum tubes.

RWH - ADULTS please collect samples as indicated

Assay Performed
Complex Biochemistry
RCH
9345 4200
Laboratory Hours: 0830 - 1700 Monday to Friday, (excluding Pub Hol)
After Hours: Week end / Pub Hol - Scientist on call 0800 to 2000hr
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Assay Frequency

Weekly - Growth Hormone (Complex Biochemistry) Core Laboratory performs glucose test daily.